Chapter 18 – Cell Structure and Function

Abstract

Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

Chapter 18 Cell Structure and Function

Jane Ding

1 Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells

See Table 18.1.

Table 18.1 Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

Prokaryotic Eukaryotic
Definition No defined membrane around nucleus Has defined membrane around nucleus
Example Bacteria Plant, animal cells
Size 1–10 μm 10–100 μm
Internal organisation Simple Complex

2 Organelles and Suborganelles

2.1 Cytoplasm

  • thick solution filling the cell

  • contains water, electrolytes and proteins

2.2 Nucleus

  • largest organelle

  • surrounded by nuclear envelope

  • contains nucleolus

  • contains chromosomes

  • location of the majority of DNA/RNA replication and synthesis

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